Man shot girlfriend, killed roommate in Southern California home: Police
A Riverside man is being held on $1 million bail after police say he got into an argument with his girlfriend over the weekend and then shot her and his roommate, who died from his injuries.
The events began shortly after noon on Sunday when police responded to a shooting call at a home in the 7600 block of Canberra Way.
Upon their arrival, 27-year-old Christopher Jacob Lennox was pointed out to officers and was quickly detained, the Riverside Police Department stated in a news release.
Inside the home, police found 75-year-old Robert Joe Mageno suffering from gunshot wounds and attempted life-saving measures.
Mageno was pronounced dead at the scene by Riverside Fire Department paramedics a short time later.
A woman, described by police as Lennox’s girlfriend, was also found with gunshot wounds across the street, the Police Department stated.
The unidentified woman was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
investigators believe the woman was visiting Lennox when they got into an argument.
“The suspect retrieved a firearm and shot the girlfriend,” the Police Department said.
When the woman fled the residence police said Mageno, who lived at the home with Lennox, walked into the room and was shot as well.
Lennox was later booked on suspicion of murder, attempted murder, domestic violence and weapons violations.
Police said they did locate the handgun believed to be used in the incident.
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Anyone with further information was asked to call Detective Richard Glover at 951-353-7134 or Detective Anthony Watkins at 951-353-7105.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can email RPDTips@RiversideCA.gov.
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